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By Holiday Mathis

Creators Syndicate

It will be difficult to know what effect your efforts will create. Mostly, it’s too soon to tell. Mars and Neptune in opposition don’t want to give away the ending too quickly, so they create an aura of mystery. The moon and Jupiter traverse steadfast Taurus, promising an eventual prize for those who unwaveringly move forward, one step at a time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll think about how to solve a problem and help others who have the same issue. You have no time to waste in feeling insecure or overly focused on appearances. Too much is at stake.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll learn about yourself because you’re not afraid to ask the deeper questions, such as “What am I really feeling?” The better you know yourself the better you’ll be able to create happiness in your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Stick to your plan, or at least to your original intent. Don’t allow another person’s opinion to shake your confidence or deter you. Get grounded. Remember who you are.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll notice the unhealthy way people around you bond, and you’ll choose not to be a part of it. You seek only loving and balanced relationships, and that is what you’ll find.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Determine whom you can count on, and you will prevent falling into a predicament because you depended on the wrong person. An unreliable ally could also be considered an enemy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll put your money where your heart is, only buying that which contributes to the happiness and health of your family and yourself. Your dollar is a vote. It will speak louder than your voice today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You really don’t need others to reinforce your self-esteem, but it’s always nice when they do give you a boost. Knowing this, you make a point of lifting others up whenever you have the opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll take on a role. The real work in playing this part will be internal, but you can’t completely deny the influence of external factors, either. For instance, your “costume” could be the element that brings it all together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll do what you do for good reason. It’s the best you can come up with at the time. And if it’s not ideal, there’s really no need to punish yourself. Simply come up with a different response.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A special friendship will bring out your best moods and qualities. You’ll spend time enjoying yourself, learning more about the world and discovering more parts of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You really are bored by other people’s self-loathing and do not find this to be a suitable topic for conversation. You’ll have to steer the social discourse yourself. Local and world news will help you in the matter.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll suddenly feel that making your life better is a remarkably simple process. It begins when you smile at yourself in the mirror. Then you’ll set a goal and solve a problem.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 10). This year brings you the chance to shine in a social arena you dared not enter before. As the new one on the scene, you’ll make a difference in the way things are done. You’ll learn who has strong feelings for you in December. You’ll be excited for a loved one’s accomplishments in January. Pisces and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 19, 40, 45 and 27.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “My daughter is 12, and she still needs me to tell her to do everything, from cleaning her room to doing her homework. Otherwise, she’ll sit in front of the television, play games or stay glued to her phone for hours. From what I’ve read about child development at her age, she should be able to take responsibility for her things and her time because she wants to, not because I make her. What should I do to help an Aries girl be self-sufficient?”

You’ve read that at 12 a child should be somewhat self-directed. But every child is different. So you can go on wishing that your Aries would comply with what the author of the book you’re reading claims about 12-year-olds, or you can give your daughter the reinforcement and direction that will keep her on top of her homework and her life. Aries people stay young at heart throughout life and sometimes take longer to develop in certain ways. Eventually, she will internalize your support and reminders and give them to herself as needed. Self-sufficient behaviors will eventually click in for her and become automatic. Until then, be patient and consistent.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: “Nashville Star” finalist turned country hit-maker Miranda Lambert is a sassy Scorpio, with her sun, Mercury, Saturn and Pluto in Scorpio, as well. Venus in Libra suggests that Lambert forms powerful alliances in both her professional life, with her girlfriends and musical collaborators Pistol Annies, and her personal life, with new husband and fellow country singer Blake Shelton.

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